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Host a neighbourhood gathering and encourage everyone to bring cold food items- Great way to get to know your neighbours too!

Sit outside in a comfy chair with a warm blanket and enjoy the stars and outdoors

Enjoy a family walk through the neighbourhood

Host a board game evening using glow sticks

Cuddle up in a warm quilt to keep warm and read a book

Unplug any appliances that can be unplugged for an hour

Encourage your neighbours to turn their lights off too

Turn the thermostat down 2 degrees

If the snow is gone, do a garbage cleanup on a nearby street

Practice yoga in the dark

Have an unplugged jam session

As more and more people celebrate Earth Hour, many of them are also going Beyond the Hour to commit to lasting action on climate change. Earth Hour is a movement that is building towards a truly global community committed to creating a more sustainable planet. There are many small ways to live a more sustainable lifestyle, consider these 3 ideas.

The local Muskoka climate change context is also outlined in the Planning for Climate Change document authored by the Muskoka Watershed Council. The report contains recommendations that Muskokans can take to help mitigate and adapt to climate change. Take it upon yourself to learn more and become involved in an issue that affects us all.